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Trump vowed his new directive "will refocus the space program on human exploration and discovery". The Trump administration takes this stance, as explained by Vice President Pence in October. Budget problems has been on ongoing issue for NASA for years. SpaceX launches rockets for customers including Nasa, commercial satellite operators and the American military. (more...)

If the deal is real, Shazam would be the highest-profile Apple acquisition since it bought Beats in 2014. Apple has more cash on hand than any other company on the planet, and some of that cash may go towards acquiring Shazam . Reports of Apple's interest in Shazam surfaced on the same day that Apple announced that longtime executive Jony Ive will resume day-to-day management of the company's design team. (more...)

It marks nearly 20 years since the game originally came out on the arcades back in 1998. Our arena was our playground and there was no better time to do so as players created their characters, customized their characters, and even their fighting styles. (more...)

But that wasn't the biggest Zelda-related news of the night, as The Champions' Balled expansion was also unveiled and scheduled for released today. Breath of the Wild's second DLC pack was released yesterday following the release of the expansion's new trailer at the Game Awards . (more...)

This massive object, 800 million times more massive than the Sun, is now the most distant quasar ever found, and as a result, it is the earliest one ever observed. "They're rare, but they're very much there, and we need to figure out how they form", said Priyamvada Natarajan , an astrophysicist at Yale University who was not part of the research team. (more...)

HP and Asus have announced the first Windows 10 PCs running on ARM - Snapdragon 835 - and they're boasting about instant-on, 22 hour battery life, and gigabit LTE. Now though, you'll be able to get an Always Connected PC with an AMD processor and Qualcomm modem. Qualcomm promised higher battery life when it announced the endeavor to create Always On Windows devices with its Snapdragon 835 SoC, and if Asus and HP's claims are true, these devices certainly appear to deliver on that ... (more...)

There's Adreno 308 GPU for enhanced graphics performance . Xiaomi Redmi 5A is backed by a 3000mAh non-removable battery , that is claimed to give up to 8 days of standby time. On the optics front, the Nokia 2 , as well as the Bharat 5 , come with cameras that on paper at least fail to excite. Connectivity options are- Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, 3.5mm audio-jack, Micro-USB and Global Positioning System. (more...)

Formula Two champion Charles Leclerc will graduate to F1 with Sauber next season. Charles Leclerc , 20, will make his Formula One debut as a full-time driver in the 2018 season driving for Sauber . Giovinazzi is still part of the Sauber line-up, with the Italian taking on the role of third driver and set to participate in a number of Friday practice sessions during the 2018 season having raced twice at the start of this year in place of the injured Wehrlein. (more...)

Datally is an upgraded version Google's Triangle app, which was released on an experimental basis in Philippines in June 2017. Google has stated that the apps which do not adhere to its new Lockscreen Monetization policy would be removed from the Play Store . (more...)

On November 14, 2016, the moon was closer to Earth than at any time in nearly 69 years. On Sunday, Dec. 3 is when the moon will become totally full and at its brightest, specifically at 10:47 a.m. But for those who can't wake up that early, the moon will still look bigger - and brighter - throughout the night. In fact, the change in the moon's apparent size throughout its orbit is imperceptible to the unaided eye. (more...)

There is no word on when the final stable version of the Oreo update will reach both V30 and V30 + phones, but it is at least a couple of weeks away. It seems that the new Finnish startup takes the word, launching the Android 8.0 Oreo package for its flagship among the first, alongside industry-heavyweight companies. (more...)

Ashok Kumar was on Wednesday released from jail after a Gurgaon court granted him bail. Ashok was granted bail against a bond of Rs 50,000. The incident sparked a public outcry after which Gurugram police arrested Ashok, alleging him of killing the second standard student. (more...)

Quartz added that this has been happening since the beginning of 2017 and the result is that Google , which is behind Android , has access to data about individuals' locations and their movements that go far beyond a reasonable consumer expectation of privacy. (more...)

When it comes to rolling out a new software update, Google Project Treble is all about keeping vendor implementation separate from Android OS framework. The device offers a great package for the price with improvements in low-light photography and, of course, the facial recognition feature. Unlike what some initial users of OnePlus 5 had reported, we did not find any traces of "jelly scroll effect" on this device. (more...)

Essentially, they're a short cut - if you can't be bothered to hunt around for a stack of wood to make a swing (one of the examples in Nintendo's Direct video) then Leaf Tickets are your friend. There are in-app purchases if you want to speed the process along using real money, but Nintendo has stressed that these are entirely optional. The news comes via a tweet from Nintendo's official Twitter account, revealing that Pocket Camp will be available worldwide from November 22. (more...)

The spokesperson told The Verge the device will ship to the US, United Kingdom, and Australia in early 2018. But Apple promised that the speaker would have all of Siri's smarts and stand out from the pack by offering superior sound quality. (more...)

Over the next 12 years, investigators found that dog owners in general had a lower risk of death due to cardiac disease, according to the research published in the Scientific Reports . Fall added that because all participants of the study were Swedish, the results most closely apply to dog owners in Sweden or other "European populations with similar culture regarding dog ownership". (more...)

Reservations for the new all-electric semi can be made with a $5,000 deposit. Meijer was not available for further comment. And Arkansas trucking company J.B. It's due in 2019, though knowing Tesla , we're not so sure it will actually be launched before 2020. Musk is notorious for making overly lofty promises and missing deadlines. (more...)

Sierra Nevada Corporation said the test was a success and pledged to give more details on Monday. Resembling a mini Space Shuttle, the Dream Chaser will soon be used to send cargo to and from the International Space Station as part of NASA's Commercial Cargo Program. (more...)

Research firm Canalys also noted that the iPhone 8 Plus outpaced the iPhone 8 last quarter, making it the first 5.5-inch iPhone to beat out it's smaller sibling in shipments. A person who's spent $1000 on a phone will surely not bother such an issue. So far Apple hasn't commented on the fault but some of those "in the know" claim that it is down to an electrical fault, causing the green sub-pixels in the phones' new diamond subpixel pattern to illuminate, according to TechCrunch . (more...)

In addition to the afore-mentioned $151 million in cash up front, EA has agreed to pay "up to $164 million in long-term equity in the form of restricted stock units to employees, which will vest over four years", as well as more cash (up to a maximum of $140 million) based on "achievement of certain performance milestones, relating to the development of future titles" through 2022. (more...)

The Files Go app is similar to both Android Go and YouTube Go in terms of the basic premise of the app. For now, the Play Store link for the app is broken, but Google probably intends to release the app soon. The app itself is fairly lightweight, as an under 6 MB download. Users can browse through all of your phone's content by downloads, received files, images, videos, audio, and documents. (more...)

The system it is trying would prevent specific photos ever being uploaded to Facebook , Instagram or Messenger - but you do have to privately share them with Facebook first ... There are laws against revenge porn , but the scourge is hard to fight against in practical terms. In April, Facebook announced that it would take steps to combat " revenge porn ". (more...)

Interactive and its new sub brand called Portkey Games. Harry Potter: Wizards Unite will be their chance to fix some of the problems that have dogged Pokemon Go from its inception, including rural areas being at an inherent disadvantage compared to their urban counterparts. (more...)

Numerous concerns about 280 characters from Twitter users revolved around bloated timelines and a decline in the UX. The move was initially trialled in September, when selected people were given the ability to write longer posts. Starting from this evening, the character limit will be incresed to 280 characters. Of course, the change means America's highest-profile Twitter user, President Trump, will have more space. (more...)

Facebook has also launched M suggestions for payments into the Messenger app , which uses artificially intelligent virtual assistant M to identify when payment is being discussed in a conversation and present options to send or receive money. (more...)

But, he continued, "we have been clear all along that a deal with anyone will have to result in superior long-term value for T-Mobile's shareholders compared to our outstanding stand-alone performance and track record". With its hoard of 2.5GHz high-frequency spectrum, Sprint would have been a ideal fit for T-Mobile and its cache of low-frequency airwaves in the 600MHz-700MHz bands. (more...)

Previous study results combined with the new genome sequencing of 37 orangutans showed a picture that was consistent with the morphological findings. Erik Meijaard of the Australian National University said: "Great apes are among the best-studied species in the world". The team notes that we will need to quickly implement conservation measures to ensure that illegal logging, road construction, and other human threats don't impact the long-term survival of the species. (more...)

The Great Pyramid may be ancient, but it still has something new to show us. Yet until now, despite centuries of study, no one knew this space was there. Using sensitive detectors that identify changes in speed, these muons can accurately give us an image of empty spaces in buildings. "There have been many theories about the existence of secret chambers inside the pyramid", said Mr Tayoubi. (more...)

The company sold 46.7m iPhones, beating analysts' estimates of 46.4m, according to FactSet, and generating $28.9bn in revenue, which accounted for more than half of the company's total revenue. While that only represents a 2% increase year-over-year, Apple's other products more than picked up the slack. On Thursday, Apple predicted revenue for this quarter from $84 billion to $87 billion. (more...)

NASA scientists also use a process called data sonification to translate radio signals into sound. Also included on the NASA soundtrack are sounds from Jupiter's largest moon, Ganymede. Maybe it's time to spice it up with some truly scary tracks: horrifying sounds from the void of space. "Saturn is a source of intense radio emissions, which were monitored by the Cassini spacecraft ", NASA said. (more...)

Earlier today, we saw a leaked GameStop ad for a new service called PowerPass . In order to keep track of what has been rented, the service is only available to GameStop's Power-Up Rewards members, though it's open to those on both the free and paid-for tiers. (more...)

The partnership between Kohli and Rohit helped India to score 337 runs against New Zealand . With an eye on the three-match Twenty20 series between the sides, starting in Delhi on Thursday morning (NZT), it's no wonder Black Caps captain Kane Williamson hailed Latham's form since dropping down the order. (more...)

Google has today announced that it will bring a change in this. This won't change if you try to make a Google search from google.co.uk or google.co.au. Your choice will appear at the bottom of the page. For example, residents of Russia if in the address bar of a search engine write google domain Japan.co.jp, it would still appear the Russian website and news. (more...)

The kit comes with an Amazon Cloud Cam (Key Edition) and an Amazon Key-compatible smart lock provided by Kwiskset or Yale. Some customers think so after the online retailer announced its newest product today: " Amazon Key ". Home Alone's Kevin would have a field day with this, wouldn't he? $249 is a reasonable price for a 1080p smart home security camera with night vision and the accompanying smart lock (which includes a keypad and traditional keyhole). (more...)

Sasi has also directed few movies for Mohanlal including "Ineyengillum" and "Devaasuram". This was the most fruitful period in his career as his films not only made moolah at the box office, but were also critically acclaimed. While he directed the first color cinema in Malayalam, Itha Ivide Varae (1977), he also made the first Cinemascope movie, Alavuddinum Athbhudhavilakum (1979). (more...)

Hmm. We can now hook up the GameCube controller adapter for Wii U to our Switch consoles to use the fan-favorite peripheral - which is now compatible with four straight Nintendo home consoles in a row, it should be said. Once plugged in, the controllers can be synced through the settings menu by pressing the L and R buttons. The pairing will happen and it should work seamlessly even though the controller is decades old by now. (more...)

Both phones offer up a strong day's worth of battery life, although the Pixel 2 XL has the advantage when it comes to pure size: its 3,520mAh battery pack offers a nice premium over the 2,675mAh cell in the iPhone. Multiple tech reviewers from sites including The Verge and Android Central have reported seeing what they believe is screen burn-in, a phenomenon where portions of the screen are permanently discolored. (more...)

Atlus' long-running post-apocalyptic RPG series - which celebrates its 25th anniversary this year - is to get its fifth instalment, with Shin Megami Tensei 5 being confirmed during a brief trailer. Look for a set release date and finalized name within the coming months. The two games released under the Shin Megami Tensei IV moniker were 3DS titles. (more...)

The annual Orionid meteor shower has begun. The planet Uranus will be at its brightest visibility for the year Friday because it will be at an "opposition", which means it will be located opposite the sun, with the Earth between the two celestial bodies, the Taipei Astronomical Museum said Thursday. (more...)

Her breakthrough year was 1987, as Selena won female vocalist of the year and performer of the year honors at the Tejano Music Awards . Suzette provided revealing character nuances that really helped bring the animation and Selena's story to life. (more...)

The company also joined up with Nintendo to put out a new video featuring interviews with executive producer Marty Stratton and creative director Hugo Martin, which you can check out here. "The wobbly frame-rates with hitching and stuttering during traversal and combat simply aren't an issue on Switch: that 30 frames per second is as close to locked as you're going to get". (more...)

Sadly, there has been no indication that this feature will come to any Android phones other than the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL , but it turns out that you can replicate the feature on any phone, including an iPhone, with a free app. Anyway, this is a really handy trick, as it narrows the differences of what you can do with Google Assistant on different devices . There is also a slightly different animation when expanding folders. (more...)

Mission Beach is located halfway between Cairns and Townsville in Northern Queensland and is a popular destination for backpackers travelling down Australia's East Coast. No further details are available at this stage. Skydiving is a popular tourist activity in the area, with numerous backpackers who travel the Queensland coast stopping by Mission Beach . (more...)

However, you need a Microsoft account used for logging in on your Android and Windows 10 . Although collection of data is a generally unpopular practice from a consumer standpoint, Microsoft does have valid uses and benefits from collecting extensive metadata. (more...)

However, many people have found some issues and lack of other important features like 3D Touch App Switcher on the original iOS 11 update which is now coming to your device with the next iOS 11 update. If the ability to manage the apps from your iOS device (s) outweighs the caveats, you might want to install iTunes 12 .6.3 on your desktop PC or Mac today. (more...)

According to DxOMark test, iPhone 8 Plus has the best camera which can capture excellent photographs. So, if you want a phone that can capture DSLR-level photos and videos, Google Pixel 2 is your flawless choice. In practice, you'll still probably get a solid day's operation out of all of these phones. It costs $150 more than the 64GB Pixel 2 XL . The iPhone X , on the other hand, has a starting price of $999 for the 64GB model. (more...)

Federal law prohibits train engineers from using cellphones, but there's no federal ban on vehicle drivers . For a long time, automakers have argued that technology in the dashboard and the steering wheel is infinitely preferable to using a smartphone, for example. (more...)

Now, Capcom has confirmed that the larger and more comprehensive version of the game will launch on January 16, 2018 on the PlayStation 4 and PC. In addition, the new release features a new Arcade mode , gallery , extra battle challenges, new V-Triggers, and new visuals . (more...)

The fabric seen on the front of the device was described as being "acoustically transparent" and feels extremely soft, seemingly being identical to the material covering the Google Home Mini . Well, now instead of having to strain your lovely operatic voice to cajole them into moving faster, you Google can help instead. Google is providing users a free 12 months subscription to YouTube Red . (more...)